10 Anime Openings Perfect For A Try Not To Dance Challenge
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There are countless anime with opening and ending sequences that have become iconic over the years. An anime opening is designed to excite and hype up viewers for the episode they are about to watch. They are often accompanied by a catchy song. Sometimes, however, there is also a choreographed dance performed by the anime's characters.
A recent challenge that has taken the internet and social media by storm is the "Try Not To Dance" challenge, where anime fans are expected to stay still while watching anime openings that are simply too energetic to not get up and dance along to. These openings will put every anime fan's self-control to the test.
10 Ranma ½'s Opening Brings The 80's Vibes
Ranma ½ was released back in 1989, and while its opening certainly looks old, it still holds up in terms of how catchy it is. The characters that are on show appear to combine elements of martial arts with running and some more subtle dance moves.
Ranma is a martial artist and prodigy who falls into a cursed spring, turning him into a girl when splashed with cold water. Hot water then turns him back into a boy. It is a fun concept for an anime, and this is captured in the opening sequence.
9 Yuri!!! On Ice's "History Maker" Will Get Fans Spinning Around
Upon its release in 2016, Yuri!!! on Ice shot up immediately in terms of popularity, with most anime fans having at least heard about it. The accompanying song of the show's opening sequence, "History Maker" by DEAN FUJIOKA, has similarly become a huge hit since its release.
Even those who are not a fan of the anime cannot deny how catchy this opening is, especially its chorus. While the anime focuses on figure skating and the opening's choreography appropriately centers around ice skating, it still encourages fans to at least get up and dance along.
8 Wotakoi: Love Is Hard For Otaku Brings A Hand Signal Dance
Wotakoi: Love Is Hard For Otaku is a romantic comedy with an otaku twist. Narumi Momose starts a new job with the intention of keeping her otaku nature a secret. However, she quickly meets others who make her more comfortable to be herself.
The opening sequence has the song "Fiction" by Sumika accompanying the visuals. The latter half of the opening has the characters performing a dance with hand signs, one that many people try to replicate. It isn't exactly an energy-sapping dance, but with the catchy music, it is tempting to give it a try.
7 Lucky Star's Iconic Opening Has Energetic Dancing Throughout
Almost every anime fan will recognize the Lucky Star's opening song, "Motteke! Sailor Fuku." Not only is it catchy, but also it brings a chaotic energy that's only matched by the characters dancing along to it. This continues throughout most of the entire opening sequence.
First impressions would suggest that the anime would be rooted in music or dance itself, but it just centers around the four high school girls shown in the opening going about their daily lives.
6 The Kakegurui Openings Are More Subtle But Still Encourage A Few Moves
Both Kakegurui openings show elements of dancing, but there is little structure to it. However, towards the end of the second opening, Yumeko moves in a way that can be turned into a dance in and of itself.
The accompanying song is "Kono Yubi Tomare" by JUNNA, and fits the casino-like visuals. The Hyakkaou Private Academy turns into a gambling den at night, which presents the anime's main premise, with Yumeko being drawn to the thrill of risk and gambling.
5 Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!'s Easy Breezy Makes It Impossible To Stay Still
"Easy Breezy" by chelmico is not only upbeat and catchy, but it actively encourages movement and dancing almost instinctively. The opening of Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! combines the music with deliberate dance moves from the characters. These can be replicated by anyone, as this song is just that easy to dance to.
The anime itself is a celebration of animation, with the premise centering around a trio that starts an animation club. The opening is just one of many excuses to show off the show's creativity.
4 Carnival Phantasm Brings The Fate Characters To The Dance Floor
Carnival Phantasm is a fun fantasy comedy that merges the worlds of Type-Moon works, such as Fate/stay night and Tsukihime. It is a bizarre parody that brings back fan-favorite characters and puts them in ridiculous situations.
This fun premise is captured in its opening sequence. The upbeat chaos is a far cry from the original shows themselves, but the dancing and music are enough to keep old fans intrigued. On the contrary, Carnival Phantasm would be a rather bizarre introduction to some of the characters for newer fans.
3 BRADIO's Flyers is the Perfect Accompaniment For Death Parade's Opening
"Flyers" by BRADIO has become one of the most iconic songs in anime thanks to its inclusion in the Death Parade opening. The song is a catchy party song that perfectly fits the visage of a bar, especially with the upbeat dancing. It just leaves out any blatant references to death.
The Quindecim is the bar where people who die at the same time go to receive their ultimate judgment. Games are then played as a means to decide the fate of a person's soul. This can end in either reincarnation or being cast into the void.
2 Kyouma's Dance Moves In The Dimension W Opening Are Impressive
The chaotic Dimension W opening has highly energetic music, action, and even some dancing. "Genesis" by Stereo Dive Foundation accompanies Kyouma Mabuchi showing off his dance moves in a well-choreographed sequence.
This sort of shuffling dance routine is not necessarily the easiest for everyone to pull off, but the way it is presented makes those watching want to try it. While the anime itself might be hit-or-miss, this opening does its job in hyping up the show in an entertaining and catchy way.
1 Ya Boy Kongming!'s Opening Sequence Is Top Tier
Ya Boy Kongming!, also known as Paripi Koumei, is a 2022 isekai anime that has caught the attention of many anime fans due to its intriguing premise. It sees Zhuge Liang, a famous Three Kingdoms strategist also known as Kongming, reborn into modern-day Japan, as he becomes a mentor to a budding singer named Eiko.
The opening is enough to get anyone to watch this anime, from its flashy visuals to its catchy music, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" by QUEENDOM. The sight of Kongming and several others dancing is a sight to behold, helping to complete the package of this exceptional opening. It is almost as if the opening sequence itself is one of Kongming's strategies to get fans to watch the anime.
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